Major Recent Example of an Unencrypted USB breach

Case in point, Heathrow Airport in London (October 30, 2017) uses Unencrypted USB Drives for its non-cloud storage. Unfortunately, they were not standardized on Encrypted USB drives. Their lack of implementing proper standards in data security / data loss protection with encrypted USB storage has now cost the EU a major breach of confidential and restricted information.

London – An Unencrypted USB just gave away "confidential" / "restricted" files:

The drive had 76 folders / 174 documents

Details of measures used to protect the Queen

Files disclosed the types of ID needed to access restricted areas

A timetable of security patrols

Maps pinpointing CCTV cameras

One document highlighted recent terror attacks and talked about the type of threat the airport could face

USB losses like this happens more frequently than expected or thought and are prime examples why implementing an encrypted USB standard / policy should be a top priority; within your personal habits and most urgently, your organization. Learn more

Take advantage of Kingston’s Encrypted USB line, including the renown IronKey solutions, which covers all business and government needs / requirements. Learn more

What’s important?

There is still a long standing variable within the human element / insider threat which contains the issues of lax standards, policies, along with lack of accountability and responsibility. Data, Personal Identifiable Information and confidential information are still the key elements in need of our most profound protection.

Encrypted USB, non-cloud storage a must!

Recent breaches, exposures and compromised assets have highlighted that most of these incidents were from preventable mistakes that we allowed to happen. Simple oversights ranging from lack of attention, priority to not having proper standards, policies and procedures in place were the culprits in majority of incidents.

This involves the safety, security and protection of citizens / employee information ranging from personal information to healthcare and financial information. Additionally, need of protecting confidential corporate information, national security and defense strategies and intelligence.

EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) Effective: May 2018

Applies to every organization that processes personal data of EU citizens, will take full effect in May 2018. Organizations to implement and ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including…encryption of personal data" (Article 32, Security of processing) Learn more

Applies to every organization in New York that processes corporate / personal data. The proposal calls for organizations to encrypt sensitive data both in-transit and at-rest. (Section 500.15 Encryption of Nonpublic Information.) Learn more

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Case in point, Heathrow Airport in London (October 30, 2017) uses Unencrypted USB Drives for its non-cloud storage. Unfortunately, they were not standardized on Encrypted USB drives. Their lack of implementing proper standards in data security / data loss protection with encrypted USB storage has now cost the EU a major breach of confidential and restricted information.

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